ACE 2026-2027
Registration is OPEN for the 2026-2027 ACE program! We anticipate serving close to 500 students in Seattle, Tacoma, the Eastside, and other parts of Washington.
Returning students were invited to register earlier in March. Our “rolling dates” for continued registration are as follows:
- Juniors and seniors – August 24 to September 7
- Freshmen and sophomores – September 7 to September 21
- Any/all registrants – September 21 to October 9
Our initial deadline is October 9, 2026. We will add students to teams after that date if there is still room.
Registrations are time-stamped and are only complete once the registration and the parents consent form have been received.
We anticipate a waitlist for our Eastside area teams. Eastside students willing to travel to Seattle via light rail for team meetings should be sure to indicate that in their application, for potential placement.
We are celebrating our 25th Anniversary in 2026-2027! We are collecting stories of ACE alumni. If you are an alumni, please fill out our alumni questionnaire at the following link: ACE Mentor Program of Washington – Alumni Stories – Fill out form.
Since 2001, the ACE Mentor Program of Washington has helped 5,000+ students learn all about the architecture, engineering, and construction professions. Are you fascinated by the art of architecture? Are you interested in how buildings withstand earthquakes? Are you intrigued by sustainable “green” building design? Are you wondering how a building can start out as an idea and become reality? Join the ACE program! Our program is free to students, thanks to donations from local firms, mentors, parents, and other supporters. To date, we have also awarded over $1.6 MILLION in scholarships to students who pursued A/E/C fields at the university level. During the ACE Mentor Program, teams visit major construction sites, complete projects, and meet bi-monthly at mentor firm offices. Qualifying high school seniors are awarded scholarships and many students remain in touch with industry professionals for continued mentoring with career choices, college and internship applications, and future employment opportunities.
Students or alumni can check our online Opportunities Matrix for information about summer camps, internships, scholarships, industry events, and more. We keep this listing updated with information for students, from the middle-school level to alumni. Some opportunities are for ACE students, while others are for any student interested in the building industry or STEM activities.
Find us on social media! Our pages have exciting industry links, local ACE events, program information, and details on what our teams are up to! Find us at www.facebook.com/SeattleACE, follow us on Instagram @acementorseattle, and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/seattleace/.
Each year the teams are assigned a project. Students and their mentors work diligently preparing for the Final Presentation Night where each team showcases their year-long effort. Over the years, team projects have included a new basketball arena for the Sonics, community centers in South Lake Union, a ski lodge on Steven’s Pass, a new Seattle Aquarium, high-rise towers on Lake Washington, and many more.
The ACE Mentor Program of Washington has a strong student scholarship program which has awarded a total of $1.6 million its inception in Washington state in 2001. Passing the $1.5 million mark was a magnificent milestone and one we are incredibly proud of! Seniors who have participated in ACE for at least one year and plan to pursue an ACE-related field in college are eligible to apply for an ACE scholarship.
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 ACE Scholarships:
- Aimal Samir, of Lake Washington High School, plans to study mechanical engineering at the University of Washington. She was awarded the $2,500 Stantec Award and a $5,500 ACE Award, for a total award of $8,000.
- Alexa Coliz, of Bellevue Big Picture, plans to study architecture at the University of Oregon. She was awarded the $2,500 Sellen Award and a $7,500 ACE Award, for a total award of $10,000.
- Ashley Contreras Avila, of Raisbeck Aviation High School, plans to study civil engineering with a focus in structural at Seattle University. She was awarded the $5,000 PCS Structural Solutions Award, the $5,000 SEFW Award, and a $2,000 ACE Award, for a total award of $12,000.
- Brody Simon, of Ingraham High School, plans to study civil engineering at the University of Washington. He was awarded the $2,500 LMN Architects Award, the $2,500 Skanska Award, and a $5,000 ACE Award, for a total award of $10,000.
- Chantreya Adrian-Derrah, of Garfield High School, plans to study architecture at the University of Oregon. She was awarded the $2,500 Cornerstone General Contractors Award and a $7,500 ACE Award, for a total award of $10,000.
- Dahlia Huang, of Garfield High School, plans to study engineering (undeclared) at Columbia University. She was awarded the $5,000 Magnusson Klemencic Associates Award and a $5,000 ACE Award, for a total award of $10,000.
- Dominic SanGiovinni, of Roosevelt High School, plans to study architecture at the University of Oregon. He was awarded the $2,500 Hoffman Construction Award and a $5,500 ACE Award, for a total award of $8,000.
- Kelly Haberkorn, of Garfield High School, plans to study electrical engineering at Johns Hopkins University. She was awarded the $5,000 Electric League of the Pacific Northwest Award and a $5,000 ACE Award, for a total award of $10,000.
- Khushnim Boyd, of Mount Rainier High School, plans to study architecture at the University of Washington. He was awarded the $2,500 GLY Construction Award and a $5,500 ACE Award, for a total award of $8,000.
- Lucas Ng, of The Northwest School, plans to study mechanical engineering at the University of Washington. He was awarded the $5,000 DBIA-NW Award and a $3,000 ACE Award, for a total award of $8,000.
- Megan Hang, of Bellevue High School, plans to study architecture at UCLA. She was awarded the $2,500 Venture General Contracting Award, the $2,500 Mackenzie Award, and a $3,000 ACE Award, for a total award of $8,000.
- Melody Sakiya, of International Community School, plans to study architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She was awarded the $2,500 Arcadis Award and a $9,500 ACE Award, for a total award of $12,000.
- Mihika Venkateswar, of Eastlake High School, plans to study mechanical engineering at the University of Washington. She was awarded the $5,000 Hargis Award, the $5,000 ACEC-Washington Award, and a $2,000 ACE Award, for a total award of $12,000.
- Sahana Narayanan, of Eastlake High School, plans to study architecture at Carnegie Mellon University. She was awarded the $2,500 Seneca Group Award and a $9,500 ACE Award, for a total award of $12,000.
- Sanjana Ramesh Babu, of Interlake High School, plans to study architecture at the University of Oregon. She was awarded the $5,000 Mortenson Award, the $2,500 Consertus Award, and a $2,500 ACE Award, for a total award of $10,000.
- Solyana Endashaw, of Seattle Prep, plans to study civil engineering at Vanderbilt University. She was awarded the $5,000 PCS Structural Solutions Award, the $5,000 ACEC-Washington Award, and a $2,000 ACE Award, for a total award of $12,000.
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